"That deal would not prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons - it would all but guarantee that Iran gets those weapons, lots of them," Netanyahu said in Washington, speaking to a joint meeting of the House and Senate in an effort to head off an accord being negotiated between Iran and world powers. "It paves Iran's path to the bomb."

A search firm scoured the country looking for potential candidates to succeed Mitchell Etess, the top Mohegan gaming executive who’s eyeing retirement. An especially strong one turned up at Mohegan Sun.

Spokesmen for Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Sen. Chris Murphy, Rep. Elizabeth Esty and Rep. John Larson said Monday they were slated to attend. Rep. Joe Courtney is likely to attend. Rep. Jim Himes and a spokesman for Rep. Rosa DeLauro told the CT Mirror the representatives planned to attend as well.

Retired state Supreme Court Justice Angelo G. Santaniello, who died early Sunday at age 90, was remembered on Monday by his family and lifelong friends, including Associate U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, as a man who gave more than he received.

A New York City-based developer proposing to build a casino in New Bedford, Mass., plans to partner with Foxwoods Resort Casino, which would operate the facility, a spokesman for the developer confirmed Monday.

Longtime State Police spokesman Lt. J. Paul Vance says he's been overwhelmed by an outpouring of sentiment following news of his unexpected reassignment but has accepted the transfer as “another phase of my career.”

As the smaller partner towns that send students to Norwich Free Academy appear ready to sign new contracts with the academy, Norwich public school officials said Monday they are at an impasse in negotiations on a new contract.